Global Warming- Microsensing: Air Pollution Measurements In The Palm Of Your HandBy Elena Craft, PhDThe science behind air pollution in urban areas is clear: smog has been linked to premature deaths, increased asthma attacks and breathing problems, and increased hospital visits. But most of us have no way of knowing about the pollutants that we’re exposed to on a daily basis. Expressways, waste facilities, and dry cleaners create highly […]
- Take Action: Stand Up for Gulf WildlifeSpecial interest groups are clamoring to use BP's fines to build highways and other coastal developments, instead of environmental restoration. […]
- 3 Vital Takeaways for Business from the New 3% Solution ReportBy Tom MurrayHat's off to the World Wildlife Fund and CDP for an important new study, released this week, about the potential to drive significant financial benefits, higher return on investment, and increased capital expenditure by pursuing a goal to reduce carbon emissions by 3% annually across the U.S. corporate sector. The new report shines a spotli […]
- Microsensing: Air Pollution Measurements In The Palm Of Your Hand
State Of The Climate- May 2013 National OverviewNot Available […]
- May 2013 DroughtWeather systems moving in an active jet stream flow propagated several upper-level troughs and ridges across the country during May. Cold fronts and warm fronts moving with these upper-level systems brought migrating spells of cooler-than-normal and warmer-than-normal weather to parts of the country. Some of the systems tapped Gulf of Mexico moisture, result […]
- May 2013 WildfiresFor May 2013, 6,331 fires (3rd most on record) burned 106,243 acres (2nd most on record) , which is 16.8 acres burned/fire (4th most on record). For March-May, 15,700 fires (the most on record) burned 226,782 acres (the most on record) , which is 14.4 acres burned/fire (the most on record). For January-May, 18,004 fires (the most on record) burned 247,787 ac […]
- May 2013 National Overview
Global Climate Change – Vital Signs of the Planet – News RSS Feed- Water storage maps show improvementFrom NASA's Earth Observatory In 2012, the continental United States suffered through one of its worst droughts in decades. Nearly 80 percent of the nation’s farm, orchard, and grazing land was affected in some way, and 28 percent experienced extreme to exceptional drought. As another summer arrives in North America, surface water conditions have improv […]
- Water storage maps show improvement
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NOAA- Possible record-setting dead zone for Gulf of Mexico
- NOAA releases draft proposal to expand Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
- 2012 ranks as 2nd costliest year with 11 billion-dollar disasters causing more than $110 billion in damages
- Contiguous United States cooler and slightly wetter than average during Spring 2013
- NOAA predicts active 2013 Atlantic hurricane season
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Air- Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Family Fun Activities Set for Installation of EPA Solar-Powered Air Monitoring System in DurhamDURHAM, NC – A ribbon-cutting ceremony for an innovative solar-paneled air monitoring system, incorporated into a park bench made from recycled milk jugs, will be held at 10 a.m. June 22 at Durham County Library South Regional. The prototype monitoring system developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is being tested at the library in partnership […]
- Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Family Fun Activities Set for Installation of EPA Solar-Powered Air Monitoring System in Durham
Water- EPA Announces "Cleanup Complete" at Sheboygan River Area of ConcernSHEBOYGAN, Wisc. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced the completion of all dredging and habitat restoration projects required to remove the Sheboygan River "Area of Concern" from a list of toxic hot spots identified in the 1987 Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement […]
- EPA Announces "Cleanup Complete" at Sheboygan River Area of Concern
Ocean Temperatures- Newbold PARecent Water Temperature: 68.0°F (20.0°C) Observation Date and Time: Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:54:00 GMT […]
- Key West FLRecent Water Temperature: 86.5°F (30.3°C) Observation Date and Time: Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:54:00 GMT […]
- Eagle Point, TXRecent Water Temperature: 78.6°F (25.9°C) Observation Date and Time: Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:54:00 GMT […]
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Invasive Species- Midwest Invasive Species Network (MISIN) AppMidwest Invasive Species Network (MISIN) App The MISIN smartphone app... […]
- Species Profile -- Kudzu BugSpecies Profile -- Kudzu Bug Kudzu bugs are native to... […]
- Midwest Invasive Species Network (MISIN) App
Energy Research- Tiny crystals glow bright in LED lightsMinuscule crystals that glow different colors may be the missing ingredient for white LED lighting that illuminates homes and offices as effectively as natural sunlight. […]
- Tiny crystals glow bright in LED lights
Energy Savers- New PSAs Help You Save Energy and MoneyNew PSAs Help You Save Energy and Money The Energy Department's new PSAs offer practical and simple actions that both homeowners and renters can take to save money on their energy bills. […]
- New PSAs Help You Save Energy and Money
Food And Drugs- FDA approves a new silicone gel-filled breast implantThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the MemoryShape Breast Implant to increase breast size (augmentation) for use in women at least 22 years old and to rebuild breast tissue (reconstruction) in women of any age. The MemoryShape Breast Implants are manufactured by Mentor Worldwide LLC. […]
- FDA approves a new silicone gel-filled breast implant
Consumer Health- Consumer Update AnalyticsThis page contains the most recent Consumer Update data available and links to past Consumer Update Analytics web pages. […]
- Consumer Update Analytics
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